Heavy Civil Quality Control Manager

About The Tepa Companies
Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

LOCATION:
This position requires onsite presence 5 days a week at our project site in Oglala, SD. Per diem will be provided for those willing to travel or relocate from other locations and work onsite.

About The Job
The Tepa Companies are seeking a Quality Control Manager with a strong background in heavy civil construction on dams to be responsible for overseeing and enforcing project site quality control, including using discretion to assess and control risk; performing tests and analyzing results; planning, developing, and directing the application of processes to maintain quality standards; and initiating and enforcing improvement measures related to quality control findings.

Job Functions:

• Oversees construction projects from start to finish, with a focus on quality control.
• Conducts preparatory, initial, and follow-up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of care desired for each definable feature of work. Verify that plans, procedures, and the proper document checklists are being used and signed off before the definable features of work as described in the submittal register.
• Verifies and documents that all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately, and are acceptable for use in the project.
• Conducts the required meetings with the superintendent, foreman, and subcontractor responsible for the definable feature of work before the start of each new phase of the work.
• Independently reviews plans, specifications, construction cost data, and other contract documents to identify potential quality risk factors.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications by direct review and by leveraging the knowledge and experience of others in the project team when necessary.
• Independently performs specified or required tests to verify that control measures are adequate to provide a product that conforms to contract requirements.
• Oversees work of subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
• Collaborates with the project superintendent and maintains the project "as-built" drawings daily.
• Develops, updates, and maintains the project submittal log and all other project-specific quality control reporting.
• Provides written daily QC reports that reinforce work activities are being constructed in conformance with each specific project's established standard and constructively confront non-conformance to produce the requirements that comply with the contract.
• Schedules, documents the results of and maintains a log of all inspections that are required to conform to the project contract requirements. Clearly document, correct, and re-inspect all non-conformances before covering up work.
• Independently verifies that necessary inspections, approvals, and certifications by appropriate agencies are completed.
• Assembles and forwards project closeout documents.
• Uses discretion to stop work if necessary to resolve matters that affect safety, quality, and/or inhibit the logical progress of work.
• Advises on changes to methods and materials for use in projects.

What We're Looking For

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
• 5+ years of QC experience in heavy civil, infrastructure, or dam remediation projects
• Proven experience establishing and maintaining effective quality control systems on construction projects including field experience providing oversight on construction site work activities.
• Highly knowledgeable of construction, building and construction materials, methods, terminology, phases, documentation, and the tools involved in the construction, repair, or remodeling of structures and sites to assist in quality control management system implementation on a project site.
• Strong knowledge of project plans, specifications, shop drawings, samples, and testing to assist in quality control management.
• Good understanding of administrative and management principles involved in project planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources to assist in quality control management.
• Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry.
• Ability to utilize current programs, as well as the ability to create and administer new QC programs.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Must possess the ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety & Health training within the last 5 years.
• First aid/CPR certification

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans